Data Scientist I

Why GM Financial?

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Our Purpose:  We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.

This position will be posted until filled. 

About the role:
The Data Scientist I is responsible for implementing the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of predictive/prescriptive/statistical models in originations, collections, risk, pricing, fraud, customer experience and marketing. Modeling with expertise in forecasting, optimization, data mining, analysis, and analyzing complex datasets. Conducting studies with the use of descriptive and supervised machine learning methods and advanced statistical methods using innovative and the latest advanced techniques and algorithms. Summarizing, reporting, and providing polished presentations of findings to a variety of internal clients as well as working with other departments to achieve the overall company objectives. Lead in the production of research and analysis to quantify the impact of internal and external environments on portfolio performance. The Data Scientist I is the subject matter expert with an in-depth knowledge of quantitative methods and diligent knowledge of data sources and tools.

In this role you will:

• Performs research, analysis, and modeling on organizational data
• Assists in analyzing key metrics and performing data analysis
• Builds technical knowledge to support research and analytic responsibilities including advanced techniques and algorithms
• Conducts research projects, incorporate project design, data collection and analysis, summarizing findings, developing recommendations and effectively communicating to leadership the impact to the business
• Develops and applies algorithms or models to key business metrics with the goal of improving operations or answering business questions
• Presents findings and analysis for use in decision making
• Ensures that the delivered products meet the business needs of the company
• Partners with and provide recommendations to business leadership on the appropriate application of analytics to business strategies and effectively communicate analysis and implications to senior leadership
• Prioritizes tasks and meets project deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

What makes you an ideal candidate?

• Strong quantitative, analytical and data interpretation skills with a solid foundation of mathematics, probability, and statistics
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated understanding of applied methodologies including least squares regression, logistic regression, sampling methodologies, time series, survival analysis, cluster analysis, categorical data analysis, decision trees, multivariate methodologies, non-parametric techniques, principal components, and linear programming techniques
• Advanced skills in Python, SAS, SQL, R, JMP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to design and implement model documentation and monitoring protocols
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with technical systems, datasets, data warehouses, and data analysis techniques
• Efficiently work with large datasets
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills with an ability to communicate effectively with Senior Management by making complex concepts easy to understand
• Ability to be curious, ask questions, explore, and be creative when analyzing data and business problems
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact collaboratively with internal and external customers
• Capable of managing multiple and varied projects, including the ability to coordinate and balance numerous tasks in a time-sensitive environment

Additional Knowledge and Skills

Working effectively within an AI enabled environment:  

• Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
• Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
• Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
• Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
• Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection 

Experience and Education

• 0-2 years as Data Scientist or similar quantitative field required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Master’s Degree or PhD in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or similar quantitative field required (a combination of education, certifications, and/or work experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree)
   

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, minimum of 2-days a week in office in Fort Worth, Texas